MK12 6EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Stacey Bushes in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Bradwell ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK12 6EX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for MK12 6EX are sourced from Output Area E00084815 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK12 6EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK12 6EX.
166
43
£ 41,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK12 6EX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 90% social renting, MK12 6EX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK12 6EX. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK12 6EX is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Greenleys Junior School
Greenleys First School
Bushfield School
Wyvern School
The Radcliffe School
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Nasz Sklep1.0 km
- Premier Store0.9 km
- Greenleys Wine0.6 km
- Premier0.1 km
- Shell Stacey Bushes0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Milton Keynes Snooker Club0.9 km
- Wolverton Sports Club0.7 km
- Wolverton Town Bowls Club0.7 km
- Masonic Hall0.9 km
- Mercure Milton Keynes Abbey Hill Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bar Bar Black Sheep0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Roman Park Residents Club0.9 km
- MK Christian Foundation0.9 km
- MK Everest0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Namji0.9 km
- Roma's Piadina Limited1.0 km
- Sattvic Foods0.6 km
- Wolverton Tandoori0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton1.4 km
- Milton Keynes Central3.2 km
- Milton Keynes3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hodge Lea Roundabout East0.1 km
- Hodge Lea Roundabout East0.1 km
- Hodge Lea Roundabout South0.1 km
- Stacey Bushes Local Centre0.1 km
- Hodge Lea Roundabout South0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK126EX · Data under Open Government Licence